Ed Oyer shows his respect by wearing his lieutenant uniform he wore in the navy; while he served from 1952-1973, he was off shore. Oyer attended the opening ceremonies of the Wall That Heal, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Memorial.

Ed Oyer shows his respect by wearing his lieutenant uniform he wore in the navy; while he served from 1952-1973, he was off shore. Oyer attended the opening ceremonies of the Wall That Heal, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Memorial. (Judith Lowery / Daily Press)